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There was also speculation he was a tentative Rowett target in the summer too, but the sacking of the man who signed him for Birmingham in the summer of 2016 also apparently ended Stoke interest in the player.

That’s because new boss Nathan Jones appears to be looking for an altogether different type of striker than the quick and mobile Adams , with Southampton’s Charlie Austin and Burnley’s Sam Vokes among the names recently linked with Stoke.

Adams scored the Birmingham goal when they won 1-0 at Stoke back in October and was also instrumental in their 2-0 Boxing Day defeat of the Potters.

The Mirror adds: “Adams is a wanted man after producing the best form of his career this season. Twelve Premier League clubs watched him score in Birmingham's 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough a fortnight ago.”

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Meanwhile, the Mail reports that Stoke have had enquiries about the availability of experienced duo Darren Fletcher and Peter Crouch.

However, they add: “Any late deals involving the 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder and 37-year-old ex-England striker could be complicated by the pair being among the highest-earners at the Bet365 Stadium.”